Redheads

Why is it that red hair is so often a talking point? Look. I'm doing it right now. I wouldn't be writing about blonde hair being in the news (unless I wanted to make a comment on Tulisa's new do, though I shan't). But the charms of red hair work in mysterious ways. Red hair on a famous head becomes a focus or trademark of their look. Imagine Christina Hendricks as a blonde and she's a different person, like a Samson who's run out of hair dye. And you may (or may not, depending on where you get your news) have noticed a flurry of young redheads filling the style pages recently. Amy Adams, Jessica Chastain and Lily Cole are all prominent figures with red locks on the red carpet. And January Jones, she of blonde Betty Draper fame, was recently spotted stepping out sporting a particularly lovely auburn shade.

So it seems as though red hair is having what some beauty writers would call A Moment. Lucky for you if you're born that way. Or maybe not. Even with those in the limelight turning red, why still the jokes about gingers? In other redhead related news this week, a mother and daughter responded to a life of taunts and exclusion by launching their own specialist beauty website, everythingforredheads.co.uk, which includes advice, tutorials, and an online store for products suitable for those with ginger hair.

The majority of the redheaded women (through either genes or choice) I know are something of eccentrics with a bright character to match their hair. One is soon to be married wearing a gold suit with matching top hat. So if you've got it flaunt it. If you haven't, then it doesn't look such a bad club to be part of.

Boots Botanics

Botanics Hot Cloth Cleanse Photograph: Martin Eidemak/Boots

If you've bimbled into Boots in the last week then you may have noticed they've revamped their Botanics range. Going since 1995, Botanics has had a bit of life injected into it with new packaging and, more importantly, a new more focused approach to skincare working closely with scientists from Kew Gardens. There are different collections to suit different skin concerns – one for brightening, one for aging, a calming range for sensitive skin and a shine control collection too. And there's the organic range for those with as much an ethical concern as skin concern. My pick is the 97% Organic Hot Cloth Cleansing Balm (£8.99 for 70ml and one cloth, boots.com). Remarkably similar to a favourite cleanser of mine but at a quarter of the price, this smells beautiful thanks to rosehip extract and does a wonderful job of removing makeup and leaving skin nice and soft. I'm a convert.

Chanel pop-up

Chanel Pop-Up Store Photograph: Chanel

As you probably know, something exciting is happening in London next week. Something unique that aims to unite its audience and inspire a new generation. That's right. Chanel are launching a first-of-its-kind pop-up beauty store in Covent Garden next Tuesday. The space will include makeup workshops, exclusive products and the first ever Chanel nail bar. Once it's popped up it's staying up for five months so there's plenty of time to think of an excuse for a London trip.